The way things are today, museums seem more intent on being a venue for sociability instead of an intellectual leader intent on raising the public discourse in society. But if the sector wants to be acknowledged in this way it has to do a better job at reaching out and establishing its public value. Incidentally, if you’re interested in the concept of public discourse, I highly recommend a “recent” Susan Jacoby book that I referenced in one of my old Contrabrand articles: http://wp.me/pqoXT-N
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- Challenge your audiences’ thinking.
